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The Price of Summer

July 24th, 2012

For many parents there is the ever present question, ‘How do I afford to feed the kids when they are home for summer?’ The cost of caring for children increases as being at home means they consume more food and beverages than if

Are the new cellular phone rates better for consumers?

June 30th, 2012

Well it certainly wasn’t long in coming! Digicel has fired back at their competitor, LIME by lowering their rates to $2.89 per minute. This is not a surprise. After all healthy competition equals more in consumers’ pockets. If there had been only one telecommunication

Jamaica celebrates 50 years but can consumers celebrate?

June 13th, 2012

On August 6, 1962, Jamaica celebrated a momentous occasion as they stepped away from the shadow of the British regime and established an independent nation. There was a heightened sense of liberation and hope for the future of this new nation. There were

Budget cuts send consumers bleeding!

June 3rd, 2012

Okay first I was resigned to pay more because of the measures announced in the new budget. It seemed we were all going to face rough times but we were forging ahead with a plan. It may have not been a plan I

How will the new tax measures affect you?

May 27th, 2012

There are two constants in life, death and taxes. So even if you are able to avoid one usually you are hit with the other. The recent budget presentations were avidly watched on television screens and listened to on radios across the

Stay Local! Support Jamaican attractions!

May 11th, 2012

As I have stated before on this blog it is very important to support our national brand. One of the many things that make Jamaica distinctive is its unbelievable natural attractions. There is no doubt that some Jamaicans have a vague

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